SLR 25-15.015: SMALL CLAIMS MEDIATION PROCEDURES

(1) The court will assign cases to a mediator. Each party shall come to mediation with full authority to make and accept offers for settlement. (2) All parties must appear for small claims mediation. If a party fails to appear for small claims mediation, a default judgment may be entered against him or her subsequent to an opportunity for a hearing. An authorized rep resentative may appear on behalf of a business but must be familiar with the facts of the case with full authority to settle. Unless a party to the case, attorneys shall not attend small claims mediation. (3) If mediation is not successful, the case will be set for trial. If mediation is successful, the agreement will be forwarded to a judge for approval. CHAPTER 16 TRAFFIC PROCEEDINGS AND VIOLATIONS